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Teenage Takeovers May Be Coming to a Town Near You

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Teenage Takeovers May Be Coming to a Town Near You
The U.S. Capitol building on June 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Troy Myers
Troy Myers
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Stacy Robinson
Stacy Robinson
6/16/2026|Updated: 6/16/2026
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ORLANDO, Fla.— Since the summer of 2024, cities have seen unsanctioned gatherings with hundreds of minors converging on public spaces, such as malls, beaches, parks, or restaurants.
These gatherings often end in fights, vandalism, destruction of property, conflicts with law enforcement, arrests, and even shootings.
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.
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